[More Cowbell]

Can the take a hit and send Milton out? Or down at least.

No one will ever mistake me for an Eric Milton supporter, and I still throw imaginary darts at an imaginary picture of Dan O'Brien for signing him.

That said, Milton has not been a big problem for the Reds this year. Granted, he has an 0-4 record, but he has really not pitched that bad. Not good, but not bad either. He generally has kept the team in the game, which is as much as you hope for from a fifth starter. Remember also that Arroyo's record is 0-2, as neither he nor Milton has received much run support, and we know how well Arroyo has pitched this year.

Bottom line, the rotation as a whole has done its job, but the bullpen and offense have dropped the ball.